Love is in the Air

Saturday at Stage Fort Park having wedding pictures taken on Half Moon Beach, the little ring bearer with the pail and shovel is so cute.

Residents Reminded to be Vigilant about Protecting Themselves from Mosquitoes

Residents Reminded to Be Vigilant about Protecting Themselves from Mosquitoes
Cape Ann, Massachusetts.
In light of the growing number of animal and human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) the State Public Health Department increased the risk level in all communities from low to moderate.  Moderate means that multiple cases of human disease caused by EEE or WNV are moderately likely at this time. For more information on how risk level is determined visit:  http://westnile.ashtonweb.com/index.asp

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Some communities in which mosquito samples have tested positive for WNV or EEE have made the decision to conduct spraying of pesticide to reduce the risk to people.  The aim of spraying is to lower the overall mosquito population and reduce numbers of infected mosquitoes in the affected areas.
Mosquito spraying reduces, but cannot completely eliminate, infected mosquitoes. Therefore, it cannot eliminate the threat of mosquito-borne illness. That’s why it is very important for residents to take personal precautions against mosquito bites.
Peak times for mosquito activity are from dusk to dawn. Reduce outdoor activity during this time if possible. Use mosquito repellent any time you are outdoors, but especially during peak times. And remember, being outside even a short time can be long enough to get a mosquito bite. If weather permits, wear long-sleeves, long pants and socks. Use mosquito netting on baby carriages or play yards when your baby is outdoors.
Keep mosquitoes out of your house by making sure screens are repaired and tightly attached to doors and windows. Prevent mosquitoes from breeding by removing standing water from places like wading pools, recycle bins, and flower pots, and changing water in birdbath, wading pools or other long term containers at least every 4 days.   Mosquitoes can begin to grow in any puddle or standing water that lasts for more than four days. Water in one old tire can breed thousands of mosquitoes.
You can learn more about how to protect yourself at www.mass.gov/dph/wnv or any of the Cape Ann town websites. 

Rubber Duck checks in from the Mediterranean

Rubber Duck has been dressed and talking like a pirate all week. RD loved the pig trotters so much we might go back for the other two feet today. Saffron mushroom sauce.Next up Vienna wieners, but not from a can.

 

Sunrise reflected off the old convent

 

 

This building is the old convent at St. Ann’s, currently the offices for Holy Family Parish.

– Father Matthew Green

Must Be That Time of Year Again! Happy Autumn From Thomas Philbrook

GREETINGS — & HAPPY AUTUMN!

Fall for 2012 begins in the Northern Hemisphere today, September 22nd, at 10:49 A.M. Wishing you & yours the most colorful season ever!

–Tom Philbrook

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Willow Rest BLT From Ann Kennedy

We’re eating our way around Cape Ann, and with so many terrific restaurants, we’re getting full…but not too full for a quick, great lunch including the Big BLT at Willow Rest!  What a wonderful world!

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Community Photos 9/22/12

Twighlight at Wonson Cove from Bill O’Connor

Hi Joey,

We had a beautiful sunset at Wonson Cove on Thursday Night!

Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid

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Community Stuff 9/22/12

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement!  Celebrate at Wellspring’s 2nd Annual Benefit Concert on October 4th at Rockport’s Shalin Liu Performance Center.  The concert will feature Grammy Award winners Joan Osborne and Paula ColeJOAN OSBORNE

Osborne who is best known for her smash hit, “One of Us”, has sold millions of albums and is currently in the midst of a national tour which includes performances from her recently released seventh album. Paula Cole

Cole also continues to write, produce and record critically acclaimed albums. The pairing of the two talented musicians promises to be a one-of-a- kind evening.  Don’t wait — get your tickets now! Tickets are $200 each (includes pre-concert reception) and are available at www.wellspringhouse.org or by calling (978) 281-3558 ext. 301. 

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Fisherman and supporters of Scott Brown are holding a reception with U.S.
Senator Scott Brown at the Gloucester House Restaurant Friday October 12,
2012 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
A buffet of local seafood donated by fisherman from up and down the coast
will be served. Come enjoy some fresh seafood including Haddock, Cod,
Calamari and more.
For tickets or more information contact the following
Joe Orlando  508 284 4479
Albert Cottone 508 284 9941
Susan Sandler 508 954 7568

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Gallery Hours

Mon – Sat 10am to 5pm

Sunday 12pm to 5pm

For more information please visit:

www.nsarts.org

North Shore Arts Association


Celebrating Sinikka Nogelo’s new show at EJ Kahn Gallery From Tom Tom Halsted

Joey, Here are Joy Halsted and Sinikka Nogelo

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Ellen Gabin, Joy, Sinikka and Joy Dai Buell at Sinikka’s opening at EJ’s gallery on Sunday night

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Don’t Miss It – End of Summer Tasting at the Madfish – Tonight!!

Tell me this menu doesn’t make your mouth water.  $30 lets you put it all away and get a taste of what the rest of this season and next will bring at Madfish Grille, courtesy of Chefs Jordan Rubin and Johnny Sheehan.

77 Rocky Neck Avenue  Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-4554 – call now and make your reservation

Who is Yancey Strickler and why are Chelsea Berry and I so grateful to him?

I met Yancey Strickler in October 2009, when we were on a panel together at the CMJ Music Festival in New York City talking about the future of music.  Having been a rock critic for the past 8 years or so, Yancey described himself as the Eeyore of the music business, with gloomy predictions for it’s future.  I, on the other hand, was optimistic, pointing out that yes the music business is changing — it’s changed dramatically several times over the past 100 years.  But one thing remains constant: people love music.  We crave it.  Most of us couldn’t even imagine a world without it.  If anything, our insatiable appetite for music is on the rise.

Little did I know that Yancey’s ability to channel his pessimism would revolutionize the music business so optimists like me could once again fall in love with new music.

A few months before we met, Yancey had co-founded KickStarter, a funding platform for creative projects that helps artists like Chelsea Berry raise the money she needs to make her new record.  This new funding model has revolutionized the music business more than any other development since the dawn of the Internet.  Don’t take my word for it, see what cranky music business pundit Bob Lefsetz says about it here.

On Tuesday, something momentous happened: after a tremendous push on her part, Chelsea Berry reached her KickStarter goal (but you can still contribute and get even more good stuff for doing so — just click here).  She IS going to make that new record with her new band that all of us really want to hear.  Here’s a taste of what to expect:

Perhaps Chelsea doesn’t fully realize that she’s also helping to build a new music world where musicians and fans rule — not the multinational corporations that bought up the labels and killed the intensely creative music business we all grew up with (baby boomers, that is).

Congratulations Chelsea — and thank you!

Don’t you wish you could just go out and see Chelsea and her band tonight?  Well you can’t, but you can help the guys in Runaround celebrate some birthdays at The Rhumb Line tonight — that’ll be a rockin’ party.

Indeed, there are nine excellent live music choices tonight.  Check out all the live music in Gloucester here.

And, if you’re near a TV at 1:30pm today, catch the multi-talented Brian King on Local Music Seen with Allen Estes.  It was supposed to premiere on Wednesday on Cape Ann TV Channel 12, but technical difficulties prevented that.  You can also catch it on Sunday at 6pm.

Mile Marker 1 ~ This Friday Danny Tucker and the Vibe Tribe will wrap up our last Friday Reggae Series

Dear friends, family and Mile Marker One fans,
This Friday Danny Tucker and the Vibe Tribe will wrap up our last Friday Reggae Series.  We are sad that this fall cool weather has come in so fast…last year at this time we were enjoying the 80 degree weather still.  We hope to have some more entertainment announcements coming soon – but for now, can you please come out and reggae it up one more time at Mile Marker One?
Hope to see you this Friday. Thank you for your support, fun times, and continued patronage to Mile Marker One.  http://www.mmarker1.com/
Enewsletter that also features info on the Pool Bar and more…
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Please pass this email along, post to Facebook and see ya on Friday!
Thank you,
Tobin
Tobin Dominick
Cape Ann’s Marina Resort
Cape Ann Marine Sales & Service
Mile Marker One – Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
Office: 978-283-3293×121
Resort: 978-283-2116
CAMSS: 978-283-0806
75 Essex Avenue – Gloucester, MA 01930
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